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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister dedicates National Police Memorial to the Nation: announces an award in the name of Subhas Chandra Bose
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated the National Police Memorial to the nation, on Police Commemoration Day, today.
The Prime Minister announced an award in the name of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, to honour those involved in disaster response operations. The award would be announced every year, recognizing the bravery and courage displayed in saving lives of people, in the wake of a disaster.
Shri Narendra Modi, laid wreath and paid homage to the martyrs at the National Police Memorial. He honoured the three surviving members of Hot Springs incident. He also inaugurated the Museum of National Police memorial and signed the visitor’s book.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister saluted the courage and sacrifice of police personnel who laid down their lives for the service of the nation. He recalled the sacrifices of the brave police personnel who fought valiantly at Hot Springs, Ladakh and paid respects to their family and loved ones.
Expressing happiness in dedicating the National Police Memorial, Prime Minister said that the Central Sculpture of the memorial represents capability, courage and service orientation of the police forces.He added that every object associated with the National Police Memorial would inspire the citizens and educate them about the bravery of police and para military personnel. He added that thepeace, security and prosperity presently enjoyed by the nation had been possible due to the sacrifices and consistent efforts of police,paramilitary and armed forces.
Prime Minister also evoked the contributions and sacrifices of National Disaster Response Forces and State Disaster Response Forces. He added that police and paramilitary forms the crux of Disaster Response forces and their contributions in dealing with disasters are immense.
Talking about the National Police Memorial, Prime Minister said that Memorial was accorded priority by the NDA Government and was finished on time. He said that the memorial underlines the vision of the Government to accord maximum respect to people who played a vital role in nation building.
Stressing on the importance of technology, Prime Minister urged the police forces to adopt technology and innovation in their daily discharge of duties. In this context, Prime Minister mentioned about the Modernization of Police Forces Scheme , which ismodernizing the police forces through technology, modern communication systems and modern weapons.
Prime Minister said that police forces have a big role to play in strengthening the bond between police and society. In this regard, Prime Minister urged the police forces to make Police Stations more citizen friendly.
The National Police Memorial consists of Central Sculpture, a Wall of Valour-engraved with the names of police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty and a State of Art Museum dedicated to the memory of the martyred police personnel.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs declares Popular Front of India  and its affiliates as ‘Unlawful Association’
The Popular Front of India  and its associates or affiliates or fronts have been found to be involved in serious offences, including terrorism and its financing, targeted gruesome killings, disregarding the constitutional set up of the country, disturbing public order etc. which are prejudicial to the integrity, security and sovereignty of the country.
Therefore, the Ministry of Home Affairs found it necessary to curb the nefarious activities of the organization and has hence declared the Popular Front of India  along with its associates or affiliates or fronts including Rehab India Foundation , Campus Front of India , All India Imams Council , National Confederation of Human Rights Organization , National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala as an “unlawful association” under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967.
Click here to see Gazette Notification Banning PFI
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government amends the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic
The Government of India has reviewed the extant Foreign Direct Investment policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Press Note No. 3 in this regard. The present position and revised position in the matters will be as under:
Present Position
Para 3.1.1: A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. However, a citizen of Bangladesh or an entity incorporated in Bangladesh can invest only under the Government route. Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
Revised Position
Para 3.1.1:
3.1.1 A non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy except in those sectors/activities which are prohibited. However, an entity of a country, which shares land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment into India is situated in or is a citizen of any such country, can invest only under the Government route. Further, a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan can invest, only under the Government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space, atomic energy and sectors/activities prohibited for foreign investment.
3.1.1 In the event of the transfer of ownership of any existing or future FDI in an entity in India, directly or indirectly, resulting in the beneficial ownership falling within the restriction/purview of the para 3.1.1, such subsequent change in beneficial ownership will also require Government approval.
The above decision will take effect from the date of FEMA notification.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DEPwD will celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 18th May
GAAD is a progressive step to enable Persons with Disabilities to participate as independent and productive members of society
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  will be celebrating the Global Accessibility Awareness Day  on 18th May 2023, with the vision to build an inclusive society in which equal opportunities are provided for the growth and development of Persons with Disabilities so that they can lead productive, safe and dignified lives. DEPwD, under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal body to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country. Keeping ‘inclusion’ as a central mandate, the Department with 65 institutes/organisations that are associated with DEPwD will be conducting events at more than 80 places across India. Celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of May every year the purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital- web, software, mobile, etc. access/inclusion for people with different disabilities.
Aligning with GAAD’s purpose and with the aim to make technology accessible and usable by persons with disabilities the Department shall organize seminars/webinars on topics like accessibility of websites, social media platforms, mobile/PC as well as in banking systems, universal design, assistive technologies, and disability representations. Even distribution camps shall be organized to distribute aids and Teaching Learning Material  kits, launch new aids & assistive devices and further demonstrate accessible short films among other awareness generation programs. All the events shall involve experts from the field of technology accessibility, academicians, industry leaders, policy- makers among others. Moreover, thousands of Persons with Disabilities, many experts themselves in the domain of digital accessibility, shall also be participating to share their challenges and experiences.
The celebration and awareness generation of GAAD by the Department is national level celebration that is poised to bring together all relevant stakeholders on a single day across multiple locations of India to share knowledge, experiences, views and ideas, and discuss the latest developments and trends in the field of Digital and technological accessibility. The celebration shall thus further strengthen mutual confidence and interoperability of institutions as per the needs of PwDs and also enable sharing of best practices. The exercise will be yet another milestone in strengthening digital accessibility in continuation to the 3-day Web-Accessibility Workshop organized by DEPwD in March 2023. With the firm belief that every Person with Disability deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web, the celebration of GAAD is a progressive step of DEPwD to enable Persons with Disabilities to participate as independent and productive members of society.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Kabaddi team on clinching their 8th Asian Kabaddi Championship title
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Kabaddi team on clinching their 8th Asian Kabaddi Championship title.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Congratulations to our phenomenal Kabaddi team on clinching their 8th Asian Kabaddi Championship title! Through their exceptional performances and remarkable team effort, they have showcased the true spirit of sportsmanship. Best wishes for the endeavours ahead.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles deaths in tragedy at Nadurbar
Announces ex gratia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in an accident at Nadurbar, Maharashtra. He also conveyed his prayers for quick recovery of the injured. He announced ex-gratia amount of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
In a tweet the Prime Minister said :
Tragic news from Nandurbar, Maharashtra. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in an accident. Prayers with the injured. Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM @narendramodi
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Prime Minister's Office
PM’s interaction through PRAGATI
In first PRAGATI meeting of the new term, PM strongly reiterates commitment for "Housing for All" by 2022
PM reviews progress of flagship schemes of Ayushman Bharat and Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
PM calls upon States to put in maximum efforts towards water conservation, especially during the current monsoon season
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired his thirtieth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
This was also the first PRAGATI meeting in the new term of the Union Government.
The 29 PRAGATI meetings in the previous term, saw a cumulative review of 257 projects with a total investment of over 12 lakh crore rupees. 47 programmes/schemes were reviewed. Resolution of Public Grievances was also reviewed across 17 sectors .
Today, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress in resolution of grievances related to the PM AwasYojana . He underlined the resolve of the Union Government to ensure that no family will be left without a home by 2022, and exhorted the officers to work diligently towards this objective, and remove all hurdles coming in the way. Towards this end, the Prime Minister also reviewed the resolution of public grievances related to the Department of Financial Services.
The Prime Minister reviewed in detail, the working of Ayushman Bharat. He was informed that around 35 lakh beneficiaries have availed of hospital admissions and over 16000 hospitals have joined the scheme so far. Prime Minister called for dialogue with States which could help in evolving best practices, and further improvements in the scheme. He said that especially in the Aspirational Districts, a study should be done on the benefits and positive impact of the scheme. He sought to know what steps are being taken to curb occasional cases of fraud and misuse in this scheme.
Reviewing the progress in Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister called for use of technology to evolve a mechanism to collect feedback from Divyang-jan, on accessibility issues being faced by them in public premises. He called for greater public involvement and sensitivity in finding solutions for promoting accessibility for the Divyang-jan.
Emphasizing the importance of Jal-Shakti, the Prime Minister called upon States to put in maximum efforts towards water conservation, especially during the current monsoon season.
The Prime Minister reviewed the progress of eight important infrastructure projects in the railway and road sectors. These projects are spread over several states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds collective commitment to strengthen Nari Shakti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the collective commitments of 130 crore Indians to strengthen Nari Shakti in India.
Quoting a tweet by Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Smriti Irani on India registering decline in female infant mortality rate, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This is a great sign, reflective of the collective commitment of 130 crore Indians to strengthen our Nari Shakti.”
Ministry of External Affairs
Regional Passport Office, Goa organises programme on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Goa, 21 February 2022
The Ministry of Culture has been identified as the nodal ministry of Government of India for the celebrations of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The Ministry of External Affairs has been allocated 21-27 February Week to celebrate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. In this context, the Regional Passport Office, Goa has scheduled week-long celebrations in the state. Today a lecture and quiz was organised for foreign students studying in Goa University. The programme was organised in collaboration with Goa University and Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Registrar Prof. V.S.Nadkarni, Assistant Passport Officer Shri Sanjeev Sunger and Rakesh Kumar from ICCR were present on the occasion.
Prof Nadkarni said that, in the last 75 years our country has seen tremendous transformations as a nation both internally as well as global economic and geo-political fronts. ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all the success India has achieved. International students will get information about the glorious 75 years of the country through this programme, he added.
Assistant Passport Officer Sanjeev Sunger on this occasion elaborated on initiatives taken by the office such as passport awareness programme.
Dr. Dattesh Parulekar delivered a lecture on ‘India at 75’. After the lecture, a quiz was organised for the foreign students. Prize and Certificates were awarded to the winners and participants.PIB Goa | VK/SRT/DR
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Ministry of Textiles
Smt Smriti Irani urged big players of textile industry to handhold smaller units and help them to grow Textiles Minister stressed on revival of traditional crafts, guiding local artisans on patenting their designs PM Mudra Yojana has empowered women who form 70 percent of the beneficiaries, stated Smt Smriti Irani
Kolkata, 29th September 2018
Union Textiles Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani has urged the big players of textile industry to handhold the Small and Medium Enterprises , which form the bulk of the sector in the country, and assist them to attain mid-size. Stating that industries world over is becoming more inclusive, the Minister said, industry members should guide small hubs of textile manufacturing in matters of design innovation and forecasting of fashion trends so as to make them more competitive in domestic as well as international markets. “The Government recognises that growth cannot happen in a silo, it has to take place in an interactive manner with industry, Government and citizens as its part”, said the Minister. The Government is taking up domestic challenges related to proper infrastructure, taxation, organisational set up, workforce productivity and skill development faced by textile sector. In an interactive session with the stakeholders of textile industry organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata today, she said, Government provides financial support to textile industry which is meant to reach farmers and labourers associated with the sector down the line.
Smt. Irani also laid stress on giving impetus to crafts based industry which is an integral part of textiles. She also urged the members of the Chamber to take up the matter of identifying, revival and preservation of traditional handloom and crafts of every district and also asked them to guide local artisans about protecting and patenting their designs. While replying to a question related to jute industry, the Minister said, Government is in support of diversification of jute products that will go to benefit the jute industry.
Later in the day, the Union Textiles Minister attended the 117th Annual General Meeting of the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industries. She stated, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has empowered women in the country since seventy percent of the beneficiaries of this central scheme happen to be women. The Minister also mentioned various schemes like PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, PM Ujjwala Yojana started by the Union Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, which are contributing to development and empowerment of the poors. The Minister also stated, growth of industry and economy will lead to growth of every single Indian family. Smt. Irani released a book titled ‘Highlights’ that summarises the activities taken up by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industries during last one year.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates BRO Road to the Nation in East Sikkim – A Fillip to Defence Preparedness and Socio-Economic Development
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated the 19.85 Km Alternate Alignment of the National Highway 310 from km 0.00 to km 19.350 to the nation. Necessitated due to the previous alignment having seen extensive damages due to sinking and other natural hazards, the road serves as an important link to bolster defence preparedness in the Nathula Sector in particular and in whole of East Sikkim in general. The ceremony was held through video conference from the 33 Corp Hq in Sukhna due to inclement weather. Raksha Mantri while addressing the gathering on the occasion complimented the BRO for this achievement and said it is upgrading to double-lane most border roads in Sikkim.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised the Government’s drive towards progressing infrastructure development in far flung areas not only to enhance defence preparedness but also for fostering socio-economic development of the region. Reiterating the Centre’s resolve to speed up infrastructure development in align with Prime Minister’s Act North East policy, Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the pace at which construction of the alternate alignment, which had been held up since commencement in 2009, was facilitated over the last two years.
The Chief Minister of Sikkim brought out the positive impact of the new alignment on boosting tourism as well as the socio-economic development of the state. Emphasising that tourism is the main bulwark of the state’s economy, the Chief Minister was highly appreciative of the BRO and the Central Government for completing the road expeditiously.
The BRO over the last some years has undertaken an unprecedented expansion of its capabilities through technology infusion in material, equipment and construction techniques. The Atal Tunnel, DS-DBO Road, the new alignment of the National Highway 310 are examples of high quality, fast paced results delivered by the BRO towards strategic and operational preparedness. The Raksha Mantri also highlighted the future works that the BRO is to undertake and expressed confidence that the mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat will progress by leaps and bounds in the years ahead.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 102
More than 24 lakh vaccine doses given till 8 pm push Cumulative Vaccine Coverage to more than 14.77 Cr doses
The total vaccination across the country has crossed more than 14.77 cr mark. Also, the country has administered more than 24 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm today.
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 14,77,27,054 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
These include 93,47,103 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 61,05,159 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,22,17,762 Frontline Workers  , 65,23,520 FLWs , 5,02,34,186 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 29,18,305 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 5,10,62,959 for above 60 years  and 93,18,060 for above 60 years .
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93,47,103
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61,05,159
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1,22,17,762
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65,23,520
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5,02,34,186
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29,18,305
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5,10,62,959
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93,18,060
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12,28,62,010
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2,48,65,044
Total 24,55,869 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the One hundred and second day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 15,01,002 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 9,54,867 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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22,334
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44,441
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1,07,504
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97,528
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8,85,948
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2,25,929
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4,85,216
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5,86,969
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15,01,002
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9,54,867
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over road accident in Maharashtra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over loss of lives in a road accident in Nashik district of Maharashtra.
“The accident in Maharashtra’s Nashik district is unfortunate. In this hour of sadness, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest”, Prime Minister said.